Ex-NFL Star, Convicted Murderer Aaron Hernandez Dead After Hanging Self In Cell
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell early Wednesday while serving a life sentence for murder, authorities said.
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Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell early Wednesday while serving a life sentence for murder, authorities said.
On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA Playoffs, NFL, and More. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
The Oakland Raiders have released defensive tackle Dan Williams after two seasons with the team.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is clarifying comments he made about how fans who won't support the team after it moves from Oakland are not "true fans."
On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA Playoffs, the NFL Draft, and the best and worst from the Weekend. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
Three weeks after the team's move to Las Vegas was approved by the NFL, the Raiders began preparations for the 2017 season with hopes of giving Oakland a winner before the team leaves town.
Nate Goodyear explores the intricate outfit worn by the Carolina Panthers QB.
On the Friday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, Marshawn Lynch, and the Raiders. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.
Marshawn Lynch has agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders.
Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew received a new heart and kidney from the late NFL player Konrad Reuland.
Steelers chairman Dan Rooney lorded over more football, and remolded it, more than any of his endless string of Hall-of-Famers.
New CEO of the Big 3 basketball league, Amy Trask, joins the Lo-Down and what her role is going to be with the league, and her thoughts on the passing of Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney.
Hall of Fame coach John Madden is not a fan of the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas.
Marshawn Lynch is ready to come back to the NFL.
On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, Kings, and the NFL. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and MLB. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
The theme emanating from the 49ers' headquarters amid their transition to a fourth coaching staff in four seasons is all about culture.
The 2017 NFL preseason schedule has been released.
Leah Still, daughter of NFL player Devon Still, remembers what is was like getting her cancer diagnosis at 4 and her time in the hospital.
On the Wednesday edition of the Grant Napear Show featuring Doug Christie, the fellas get you set for the Masters opening round, all the latest news around the Oakland Raiders and Marshanw Lynch plus speak to Garrett Temple and Chris Landry for their weekly appearances.
On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys cover the Sacramento Kings, NBA, and talk with Richard Deitsch. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
Retired running back Marshawn Lynch has visited the Oakland Raiders as he decides whether to come back to the NFL and the team decides whether it wants to acquire the hometown favorite.
On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys talk about Tony Romo signing with CBS, the College Basketball Championship, and the NBA. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team.
Modesto City Schools board members approved nearly quadrupling their monthly pay, from $765 to $3,000, after 40 years without an increase.
Westbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada is blocked after a big rig hauling pigs overturned late Monday night in Placer County.
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Polls show that affordability is one of the top concerns in California, and now voters will have a chance in November to decide if more tax money should be spent on lowering housing costs.
Chico police said a suspect was arrested at the scene.
Modesto City Schools board members approved nearly quadrupling their monthly pay, from $765 to $3,000, after 40 years without an increase.
The sheriff's office is saying that the tactic they used was a "nationwide first."
Westbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada is blocked after a big rig hauling pigs overturned late Monday night in Placer County.
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
Sacramento police said a person believed to have been injured in a shooting in Old Sacramento was arrested after showing up at a Natomas fire station.
People came together across the Sacramento region to celebrate Juneteenth. One of the largest events was in Sacramento's William Land Park, where a two-day festival is taking place.
A new poll shows 86% of people in Sacramento have serious concerns over potholes and deteriorating roads. Now, transportation data is supporting those concerns, showing that the condition of California's roadways is getting worse.
It's Pride Month, and one popular singing group is getting ready for opening night in Sacramento. But before they hit the stage, they're fine-tuning their vocals and dusting off their boots and hats.
A new video shared for the first time publicly captures a deadly crash that killed a 19-year-old passenger in Sacramento. Still, no one has been charged.
Polls show that affordability is one of the top concerns in California, and now voters will have a chance in November to decide if more tax money should be spent on lowering housing costs.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
As summer road trip season arrives and gas prices continue to swing, travelers do not have to burn through a full vacation budget to get out of town.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
Zach Neto hit a two-run shot in the ninth inning that gave Los Angeles its first lead, Denzer Guzman added a three-run home run in the eighth, and the Angels rallied to beat the Athletics 9-7.
Jackie Young scored 21 points and A'Ja Wilson added 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces cruise to a 92-73 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday.
Walbert Ureña and three relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-0.
Max Meyer allowed two runs in five innings to win his eighth consecutive decision to start the season and Heriberto Hernández homered as the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 for their seventh straight home victory.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Westbound Interstate 80 remains blocked on Tuesday morning due to the crash.
Polls show that affordability is one of the top concerns in California, and now voters will have a chance in November to decide if more tax money should be spent on lowering housing costs.
Kayla Moeller reports.
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
California high school students will eventually be required to take a personal finance course to graduate, but one Vacaville teen is already learning how quickly money can disappear.